An intense workday handling an incident —
to say the least, it was the most intense day since I joined the company.
A week full of challenges and packed with valuable lessons.
Here’s how my week 1,527 unfolded.
1. What I read.
I just started reading Negative Capability: The Power of Embracing Uncertainty (『ネガティブ・ケイパビリティ ─ 答えの出ない事態に耐える力』) by Hosei Hahakigi.
The quote that stuck with me:
“True talent exists without needing to assert individuality. It seeks no quick resolution and lives alongside uncertainty and doubt.”（真の才能は個性を持たないで存在し、性急な到達を求めず、不確実さと懐疑とともに存在する）
2. Who I saw.
We had a family dinner on Wednesday at dad’s favorite unagi place in the city. It was a really lovely time together — simple, but meaningful.
The little details I observed:
I won’t say who reminded me of this, but —
“Stinginess is the ugliness of the heart.” Even if I’m not conventionally beautiful on the outside, I never want to be ugly on the inside. In fact, I find inner ugliness far worse than outer appearance. I was reminded how important it is to keep a sense of emotional generosity — to not let my heart become small or bitter.
Also, I was struck by the idea that there isn’t only one kind of justice. Everyone grows up with different backgrounds, and as adults, we each carry our own sense of what’s right. To truly “trust” someone means respecting their version of justice, not forcing our own onto others. That kind of force becomes a form of violence. I hope I can live with my own sense of justice while still sharing happiness with as many people around me as possible.
3. What I created.
The story behind it:
I wanted to document my learnings from working in Support Duty. It’s a way to reflect, solidify my understanding, and hopefully help others facing similar challenges.
Next Week’s Peek — What I’m looking forward to and why
I got an unexpected Instagram message from a high school classmate, asking if I’d be around to meet up while he’s visiting Tokyo. Luckily, I am.
He’s one of those friends who we follow each other on social media but haven’t talked directly in years. It’s been a whole decade since we last saw each other. I’m not sure if he’ll be attending the high school reunion this summer, but it’s always nice to hear from someone from that time in my life — a time when I was changing and growing a lot.
Even though we weren’t particularly close, I have a special feeling toward anyone from that community. I’m genuinely looking forward to catching up.
Hope you had a great week.
Catch you next week!